Explaining the reason for developing this new VHF TETRA radio, Senior Director Engineering Jochen Bösch says: “Our customers have long been asking for a VHF TETRA radio. While UHF frequencies are by far superior in build-up areas, VHF is more suitable when it comes to open areas. With this VHF TETRA radio our customers can enhance their current range and benefit from the large coverage per site in rural areas.”

The radio is a perfect match to the DAMM BS422 MultiTech Base Station, which can also operate TETRA in VHF.

“Driven by frequency allocations and coverage considerations, we see a clear need for TETRA in VHF from many different countries,” says Jens Thostrup, DAMM CEO. “We are happy to be able to fill this gap in the market; unlike other manufacturers, who will not start development without a large up-front order, we believe that there is great potential in this market and are confident to invest in it.”